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UPDATE: The new patch doesn't seem to have had any effect on the relocalising process. You may continue to use the automated relocalisers listed below safely.
Automated Versions of this process:
Switcher made by raVensc2:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=358064
Switcher made by R1CH:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=357837
Switcher made by lhr0909:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=357860
So xpaperclip from http://sc2sea.com showed me a way of relocalising your current Starcraft II client with patch 1.5 installed so that you don't have to completely redownload your client, but you do have to download the latest patch in the new region. Note that this method also does not allow you to use another client in the same language as your native client, if you are using an enUS client and you relocalise to koKR, you'll be using the Korean text, but given that the game download is 10 gb + patches, this is much faster.
Make sure you make a backup of any and all files you delete or replace!
The first thing you'll need to do is download the following file and get the region you wish to relocalise to and replace the corrosponding files in your Starcraft II installation with them.
http://xplora.biz/Locales.zip
List of server codes:
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(America) enUS - English | North America & Australia
(America) esMX - Spanish | Mexico
(America) ptBR - Portuguese | Brazil
(Europe) enGB - English | United Kingdom
(Europe) frFR - French | France
(Europe) deDE - German | Germany
(Europe) esES - Spanish | Spain
(Europe) plPL - Polish | Poland
(Europe) ruRU - Russian | Russia
(Europe) itIT - Italian | Italy
(Korea) koKR - Korean | Korea
(Korea) zhTW - Traditional Chinese | Taiwan
(China) zhCN - Simplified Chinese | China
(South East Asia) enSG - English | Singapore
Files to replace:
/Mods/Core.SC2Mod/Product.SC2Archive with Product.SC2Archive
/.agent.db with .agent.db
/Launcher.db with Launcher.db
Once you have downloaded and replaced these files, You'll need to delete the three files
Starcraft II Cache.mfil
Starcraft II.mfil
Starcraft II.tfil
Once these files have been deleted, and you have replaced your Product.SC2Archive, .agent and Launcher files with the ones of the region you want to relocalise to, you need to open your Starcraft II client and let it download the latest patch in the server which you want to relocalise to.
NOTE: You'll only have to download the patch once, after which you will be able to change between installed regions without repatching it
Once this patching is complete (or has reached the green status), you'll need to go through the last process of entering your Documents/Starcraft II/variables.txt file and changing the following to directives to the server which you relocalised to:
If you relocalised to TW for example:
localeidassets=zhTW
localeiddata=zhTW
With that, you can now load up and play on the other server.
To change between servers, you need to change the Product.SC2Archive file to the server which you wish to log in to, and then change the variables.txt directives mentioned above to the server which you wish to play on. My friend is currently making a tool to do this with a few clicks.
I know this is a pretty shitty process compared to the old method, and it doesn't let you use your native language, but from what I can tell it's the only method right now due to disabling MPQ editing, and it saves you about 14 GB in downloads from getting a new client + patch, so until a better method of relocalising comes out, you can use this.
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You're a legend, this is amazing.
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Still needs 1GB, and I think it is better to have multiple clients folders right now.
Thanks for the method tho!
This is what I am doing (downloading client):
1. Copy my SC2 folder (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II) and paste and rename (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II TW)
2. put the files in as mentioned in OP
3. change variable.txt, but keep a copy for the original
4. If I need to change region, I need to change variable.txt and then run the corresponding client, that way I save myself 1GB of download every time I change region
Not sure if it is the best way, but I think that is flexible enough (and they are upgradable separately and all the replays go into Documents\Starcraft II folder)
I think I can also write some code for this. It is just that the copy process will turn people off.. Essentially you need 30GB to be able to play in NA + EU + KR
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On August 03 2012 12:26 lhr0909 wrote:
Still needs 1GB, and I think it is better to have multiple clients folders right now.
Thanks for the method tho!
This is what I am doing (downloading client):
1. Copy my SC2 folder (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II) and paste and rename (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II TW)
2. put the files in as mentioned in OP
3. change variable.txt, but keep a copy for the original
4. If I need to change region, I need to change variable.txt and then run the corresponding client, that way I save myself 1GB of download every time I change region
Not sure if it is the best way, but I think that is flexible enough (and they are upgradable separately and all the replays go into Documents\Starcraft II folder)
I think I can also write some code for this. It is just that the copy process will turn people off.. Essentially you need 30GB to be able to play in NA + EU + KR
Oh you don't have to redownload every time you change. It's just a single patch download to get the assets of the region then its just changing the Product.SC2Archive file and the variables.txt.
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On August 03 2012 12:28 Tazerenix wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2012 12:26 lhr0909 wrote:
Still needs 1GB, and I think it is better to have multiple clients folders right now.
Thanks for the method tho!
This is what I am doing (downloading client):
1. Copy my SC2 folder (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II) and paste and rename (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II TW)
2. put the files in as mentioned in OP
3. change variable.txt, but keep a copy for the original
4. If I need to change region, I need to change variable.txt and then run the corresponding client, that way I save myself 1GB of download every time I change region
Not sure if it is the best way, but I think that is flexible enough (and they are upgradable separately and all the replays go into Documents\Starcraft II folder)
I think I can also write some code for this. It is just that the copy process will turn people off.. Essentially you need 30GB to be able to play in NA + EU + KR Oh you don't have to redownload every time you change. It's just a single patch download to get the assets of the region then its just changing the Product.SC2Archive file and the variables.txt.
Hmm, so you are saying that the assets for all the regions will be in your SC2 folder once they are downloaded?
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On August 03 2012 12:28 Tazerenix wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2012 12:26 lhr0909 wrote:
Still needs 1GB, and I think it is better to have multiple clients folders right now.
Thanks for the method tho!
This is what I am doing (downloading client):
1. Copy my SC2 folder (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II) and paste and rename (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II TW)
2. put the files in as mentioned in OP
3. change variable.txt, but keep a copy for the original
4. If I need to change region, I need to change variable.txt and then run the corresponding client, that way I save myself 1GB of download every time I change region
Not sure if it is the best way, but I think that is flexible enough (and they are upgradable separately and all the replays go into Documents\Starcraft II folder)
I think I can also write some code for this. It is just that the copy process will turn people off.. Essentially you need 30GB to be able to play in NA + EU + KR Oh you don't have to redownload every time you change. It's just a single patch download to get the assets of the region then its just changing the Product.SC2Archive file and the variables.txt.
Yeah I just saw those files. Legit!
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On August 03 2012 12:29 lhr0909 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2012 12:28 Tazerenix wrote:On August 03 2012 12:26 lhr0909 wrote:
Still needs 1GB, and I think it is better to have multiple clients folders right now.
Thanks for the method tho!
This is what I am doing (downloading client):
1. Copy my SC2 folder (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II) and paste and rename (C:\Program Files\Starcraft II TW)
2. put the files in as mentioned in OP
3. change variable.txt, but keep a copy for the original
4. If I need to change region, I need to change variable.txt and then run the corresponding client, that way I save myself 1GB of download every time I change region
Not sure if it is the best way, but I think that is flexible enough (and they are upgradable separately and all the replays go into Documents\Starcraft II folder)
I think I can also write some code for this. It is just that the copy process will turn people off.. Essentially you need 30GB to be able to play in NA + EU + KR Oh you don't have to redownload every time you change. It's just a single patch download to get the assets of the region then its just changing the Product.SC2Archive file and the variables.txt. Hmm, so you are saying that the assets for all the regions will be in your SC2 folder once they are downloaded?
Yep, Its just a matter of downloading them through the patch.
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I am going to write something for this. It should not be a long project. Awesome!
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Sweet thanks 
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Awesome much love Tazer + R1CH
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Are the versions on EU and KR full versions? cause it showed me a trial version screen and asked me to upgrade
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On August 03 2012 13:44 Punic wrote:
Are the versions on EU and KR full versions? cause it showed me a trial version screen and asked me to upgrade
They should be. If you are getting a trial error that would be the account you are logging in with rather than the locale I would think.
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Updated the OP with links to the automated switchers by R1CH and raVensc2.
If you want to relocalise to a server other than enUS, enGB or koKR then you'll have to use raVensc2's, otherwise either is fine.
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raVensc2's relocalizer sends an email whenever you use it, seems a bit shady for it to phone home in this way without asking. It also relies on being able to download files, in fact it deletes your old files before even trying to download so if the site is down or unreachable it will damage your SC2 installation. Use with care!
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On August 03 2012 14:36 R1CH wrote:
raVensc2's relocalizer sends an email whenever you use it, seems a bit shady for it to phone home in this way without asking. It also relies on being able to download files, in fact it deletes your old files before even trying to download so if the site is down or unreachable it will damage your SC2 installation. Use with care!
I'll message him and get him to change it.
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The email sender was used as an error reporter, it's the same error reporter I've used in my STCI program. I've removed it now, but if people have problems, I can't fix them without people PMing me specifics.
The program also deletes the files:
.agent.db
Launcher.db
StarCraft II Cache.mfil
StarCraft II.mfil
StarCraft II.tfil
Product.SC2Archive
All of these, to be safe that no errors occur in the relocalizing process. The first 2 and last file are replaced by ones downloaded from my online repository: http://xplora.biz/XRelocalizer
The 3 files in the middle are recreated for the target region by the Starcraft II launcher/game.
This is, rather than just replacing regions by regions in 3 files, is done so that it's easier for me. I'm working now on not deleting these files.
Edit: I've now updated it so that it doesn't connect to my server at all.
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Thanks for this man !!! :D
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Maybe it's not the best thread, but it's relevant somehow:
the XRelocalizer only change the titles and sounds, or change the server too?
I want to use korean sounds on EU server, but I don't know which tool I can use. Is there a way for it?
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You can no longer mix assets from different regions, the patcher will overwrite the changes.
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Just to make it clear for noobs like me
With this Programm i can Switch regions right
But to Play in THe different Servers i Need New Accounts or can i just Play with my eu id ob THe us Servers ?
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On August 03 2012 16:43 pcdevil wrote:
Maybe it's not the best thread, but it's relevant somehow:
the XRelocalizer only change the titles and sounds, or change the server too?
I want to use korean sounds on EU server, but I don't know which tool I can use. Is there a way for it?
XRelocalizer changes the server as well
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On August 03 2012 19:02 PradamadeR wrote:
Just to make it clear for noobs like me
With this Programm i can Switch regions right
But to Play in THe different Servers i Need New Accounts or can i just Play with my eu id ob THe us Servers ?
You need a separate account for each region you wish to play on. For example if you want to play on US, you need a US account.
Edit: Didn't mean to double post, sorry ;P
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EDIT : Wrong place, mod can delete, sorry !
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is it possible to play on eu server with korean language and audio and if so, how to do that?
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On August 03 2012 21:20 ViceRoyce wrote:
is it possible to play on eu server with korean language and audio and if so, how to do that?
If you've already tried the relocalizer and the audio is in the locale you have selected, then it is not possible to use a different locale for the language and audio. The reason being is that lately, Blizzard added hashes to each MPQ, such that we can't edit them any more. Unfortunately, when the client starts after it is relocalized, it will proceed to download the 1.5gb patch from the selected region.
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thanks the infos guys!
so the only way to do that what i want is
a) wait for blizzard make it so (as in diablo3)
b) buy a korean sc2 to a battle.net account (which is needed to be other than my EU?)
(disclaimer: i can't speak korean, but after watch a tons of streams with korean sound effect i started to like it)
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I think I confused myself a little. Is this correct?
If I download the full Korean sc2 client, then use a(ny) region changing method to change it to the region of the account I want to use, NA or whatever, then I will have a sc2 with Korean audio and text playing on my account on a different sever. Yes?
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I've updated my relocalizer so that you can now select the assets you want to use. Now you can use different sounds than the default ones from the region you have selected (eg. Korean sounds on enUS locale). Text will remain the same though.
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On August 04 2012 06:29 chocopan wrote:
I think I confused myself a little. Is this correct?
If I download the full Korean sc2 client, then use a(ny) region changing method to change it to the region of the account I want to use, NA or whatever, then I will have a sc2 with Korean audio and text playing on my account on a different sever. Yes?
You are able to select different sounds, but not different text sadly.
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On August 04 2012 09:02 Tazerenix wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2012 06:29 chocopan wrote:
I think I confused myself a little. Is this correct?
If I download the full Korean sc2 client, then use a(ny) region changing method to change it to the region of the account I want to use, NA or whatever, then I will have a sc2 with Korean audio and text playing on my account on a different sever. Yes? You are able to select different sounds, but not different text sadly.
Are you sure? Because I thought if I had for example a NA SC2 client and region switched, the text would remain English. So if I have a Kor client and region switch to NA, do I not retain the Korean text?
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On August 04 2012 09:06 chocopan wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2012 09:02 Tazerenix wrote:On August 04 2012 06:29 chocopan wrote:
I think I confused myself a little. Is this correct?
If I download the full Korean sc2 client, then use a(ny) region changing method to change it to the region of the account I want to use, NA or whatever, then I will have a sc2 with Korean audio and text playing on my account on a different sever. Yes? You are able to select different sounds, but not different text sadly. Are you sure? Because I thought if I had for example a NA SC2 client and region switched, the text would remain English. So if I have a Kor client and region switch to NA, do I not retain the Korean text?
If you relocalize from Kor to NA, you will not retain Korean text, the text will be English. If you use my relocalizer, you can keep the Korean sounds.
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On August 04 2012 10:06 raVensc2 wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On August 04 2012 09:06 chocopan wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2012 09:02 Tazerenix wrote:On August 04 2012 06:29 chocopan wrote:
I think I confused myself a little. Is this correct?
If I download the full Korean sc2 client, then use a(ny) region changing method to change it to the region of the account I want to use, NA or whatever, then I will have a sc2 with Korean audio and text playing on my account on a different sever. Yes? You are able to select different sounds, but not different text sadly. Are you sure? Because I thought if I had for example a NA SC2 client and region switched, the text would remain English. So if I have a Kor client and region switch to NA, do I not retain the Korean text? If you relocalize from Kor to NA, you will not retain Korean text, the text will be English. If you use my relocalizer, you can keep the Korean sounds.
Wow ok I did not expect that behavior. How frustrating. Thanks for clearing it up!
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I've tried all 3 relocalizers on my TW client but after login I keep getting an error saying I need an authorized language pack from Blizzard. Anyone know how to fix this? And yes, I have gone into Variables.txt and changed the localassists
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The relocalising process seems to work fine for the new patch 1.5.1. You can continue to use any of the automated relocalisers safely.
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This has probably been answered in one of the Relocalizer topic but I can't seem to find it.
Is it possible to play with a complete Korean SC2 (sounds + text, at least in game texts) on EU server ? Or did the 1.5 patch screw that up ?
I'm learning Korean and this would be a good help.
Thanks.
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hm i didnt understand 
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So, if I get a korean client, and I relocalize to America server, I'll still be able to play with korean text and sounds?
And does this work for mac?
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No, it won't.
You will get English sounds & texts.
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i tried this relocalize thing and it said there is no variable.txt and its right there isnt.... im so lost. ive been watching when cheese fails and I just want to play again...
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this method works really well for 1.5.1 but when 1.5.2 came out i can only log on sc2 SEA not EU or NA. what should i do to make the my sc2 client to be recognized ?
cheers
edit: nvm most servers are patched to 1.5.2 , this method and r1ch's software still works
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